Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

Wishing You Were Here

Shining like a golden beacon 
in the early morning sun
a joyous place to take a stroll
where everyone is having fun

Meandering down the decking
opens up spectacular views
glistening diamonds on the sea
as she displays her many hues

Gift shop full of souvenirs
a memory of your special day
seaside items ~ frivolous buys
like memories now are tucked away

Victorian tea rooms tempt you in 
an English tradition to savour
freshly baked scones with jam and cream
a cup of earl grey such a delicate flavour

Amusement arcade many games to be played
pockets full of coins with hopes for to win 
huge cuddly toys for girls and for boys
back at your car far too big to fit in

Boats sail by as the sea meets the sky
you daydream how life used to be
those halcyon days so calm and serene
dreamily gazing at the azure blue sea

Spend a whimsical day let your mind float away
absorbing the ambience and atmosphere
no nicer way for to spend a summer’s day
than to promenade on Eastbourne’s Golden Pier

and my Darling I am wishing you were here…

Written 9th June 2019

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Copyright © Ann Gilmour | Year Posted 2019

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Heidi Sands June 15, 2019 at 6:33 AM A special poem this is Ann! I felt like I was right there, where your memories are. Very nice :) Ann Gilmour June 15, 2019 at 5:31 PM Thank you so much Heidi, how lovely that you were here and glad you enjoyed my poem. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham June 10, 2019 at 8:40 AM Lovely memories of happy times Ann, I agree with Panagiota, should be POTD. Good luck. Tom. Ann Gilmour June 10, 2019 at 10:45 AM Such a lovely comment Tom thank you! It would be such an honour to get POTD and I live in hope! Appalling weather here today, non stop torrential rain. Hope you are managing to keep dry. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios June 9, 2019 at 10:43 AM Ann. Gorgeous a POTD in my book Panagiota Ann Gilmour June 9, 2019 at 1:54 PM Wow Panagiota, what a wonderful compliment, although I don't really think that would happen, but it would be amazing!! Maybe one day... So glad you liked my poem and thanks for your lovely visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit June 9, 2019 at 8:37 AM This reads like a special poem to a dearly beloved..because it is. So nice to be able to speak of things treasured together and reminisce. You write from the heart, Ann. Ann Gilmour June 9, 2019 at 1:52 PM Thank you so much for your lovely comments Vijay I really do appreciate them coming from you and I thank you for your kind visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison June 9, 2019 at 4:08 AM aww such treasured memories Ann, your vivid description brings the scene to life before my eyes - reminds me of holidays as a child especially the amusement arcades, tea rooms and tourist tat shops! adding this gem to my faves as its bough back memories for me too:-) hugs jan xx Ann Gilmour June 9, 2019 at 4:32 AM Wow Jan, so happy my poem evoked such lovely childhood memories and thank you for making it a fav too. In fact I wrote this today so I could add it to the map that Nina told us about in her recent blog. I also added a couple at Beachy Head. It is such a lovely idea. I hope you are well and enjoying a sunny Sunday. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger June 9, 2019 at 3:28 AM Ann, I have to know was your husband artistic - a poet, a writer, an artist, a cartoonist, a dancer? I would love to see a poem about him, from the ground up. Every poem you write has so much of him in it, especially this one. Wow! Ann Gilmour June 9, 2019 at 4:21 AM No Caren, he was none of those, just a hardworking business man who lived life to the full, especially enjoying horseracing and even owning a couple for a while. He was also the kindest person, helping out many people during his life on earth and of course he was to me the love of my life! Kindest thoughts Ann xx